# Smart Events Countdown vs Countdown Widget & Counter

The clearest difference is ads: Countdown Widget & Counter at none against Smart Events Countdown's shown. Countdown Widget & Counter also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 110). Smart Events Countdown's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Events Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Countdown Widget & Counter sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Smart Events Countdown against 4.6 for Countdown Widget & Counter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget & Counter has 2.4K ratings behind it against 110, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Smart Events Countdown's written reviews are positive against 76% of Countdown Widget & Counter's.

Smart Events Countdown ships an update every 13 months, Countdown Widget & Counter fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Events Countdown | Countdown Widget & Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-events-countdown/id641343059/reviews) | [4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 110 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 70.2% of reviews | **75.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dmytro Vynokurov](https://appshunter.io/developer/350017076) | [The Good App Company, Limited Liability Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086171798) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Events Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-events-countdown/id641343059)

Easily track important dates and milestones with a user-friendly countdown timer. Customize your display to see remaining time in various units and access your countdowns directly from your home screen.

**Highlights:** User-friendly interface, Countdown widget, Multiple countdown display modes, Automatic device syncing, Customizable countdowns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Events | $2.99 | one-time |


### Countdown Widget & Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countdown-widget-and-counter/id1533996161)

Create customizable widgets to track upcoming events directly on your home screen. Visualize your countdowns with beautiful designs, icons, and color gradients. Receive real-time notifications for important dates.

**Highlights:** Live countdown widgets, Customizable widget templates, Event editor with live preview, Color gradients, Over 50 icons, Real-time push notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Studio PRO | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Widget Studio PRO | $4.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $5.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $7.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $8.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio PRO | $12.99 | per year |
| Widget Studio Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Widget Studio Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Fantastic for glancing at events
- 👍 Cool app
- 👍 Nice widgets
- 👍 Good countdown app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Extremely buggy
- 🔕 NOT IMPRESSED (no sound)
- 💰 Expensive price
- 💰 Money
- 💰 Only 2 for free

**Reported bugs**

- Time calculation isn't correct
- Widget and in-app display show different days remaining
- Widget goes blank after phone restart
- Countdowns freeze or count up unexpectedly
- Paid version still shows ads

**Requested features**

- Better integration with calendar and reminder API
- Ability to rearrange events in the countdown list
- Option to default 'What's Next' to user's choice
- Larger photo frame in widget
- Ability to group events into categories


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Events Countdown free?

Smart Events Countdown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Countdown Widget & Counter free?

Countdown Widget & Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smart Events Countdown or Countdown Widget & Counter?

Smart Events Countdown and Countdown Widget & Counter are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 110 and 2.4K ratings respectively.

### Do Smart Events Countdown or Countdown Widget & Counter have ads?

Smart Events Countdown shows ads; Countdown Widget & Counter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Events Countdown or Countdown Widget & Counter?

Smart Events Countdown ships an update every 13 months, and Countdown Widget & Counter fortnightly. Most recently, Smart Events Countdown was updated on September 4, 2026 and Countdown Widget & Counter on September 24, 2026.

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